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NTSB: N.Y. bus crash caused by driver fatigue

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A New York tour bus crash last year that claimed 15 lives last March was caused by driver fatigue and a bus company that provided minimal safety oversight, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday. The driver, Ophadell Williams, had almost no sleep in the three days leading up to the accident except for naps he took on the bus while passengers were inside a Connecticut casino gambling, reported The Seattle Times. For the full story, click here.

The groups urged planners to add parking near the National Mall for the millions of people who will visit by bus and car over the next several months, kicking off with the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

In their meetings, UMA members shared information about their own businesses and rallied for backing of three critical needs: opposition of FMCSA's proposal to raise the Federal financial responsibility limits, support of Rep. Barletta's proposal to remove CSA scores from public view until the data used to calculate the score can be improved, and support to preserve the current charter service rule.